About Blockchain Technology
There are 62K companies in the Blockchain Technology sector across the world, with 14K funded companies having collectively raised $141B in venture capital money and private equity. Overall 2.82K of these are Series A+ funded and the sector has seen the creation of 109 Unicorns.
Blockchain Technology sector has seen 856 acquisitions and 254 IPOs.
This sector includes companies building blockchain technology.
Blockchain Technology sector is also known as Web 3 Technology, Blockchain Ecosystem, Distributed Ledger Technology or Decentralized Technology.
Companies included in Blockchain Technology sector
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There are more than 62K companies in Blockchain Technology. Circle is the top Blockchain Technology company globally, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Blockchain Technology companies globally:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cross-border payment solution for businesses focusing on cryptocurrency | Boston (United States) | 2013 | Public | $1.51B | |
Online gaming platform for developing web and mobile games | San Mateo (United States) | 2004 | Public | $918M | |
Online platform for crypto portfolio | San Francisco (United States) | 2012 | Public | $547M | |
Online trading and exchange platform for cryptocurrency | Mexico City (Mexico) | 2014 | Series C | $331M | |
Online exchange platform for cryptocurrency | Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | 2017 | Series C | $2.02B |
Companies founded year-on-year in the Blockchain Technology sector
486 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Blockchain Technology sector. 9,936 Blockchain Technology startups were founded in 2021 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 486 |
2025 | 836 |
2024 | 2,004 |
2023 | 5,359 |
2022 | 8,462 |
2021 | 9,936 |
2020 | 3,643 |
2019 | 4,917 |
2018 | 8,690 |
2017 | 5,290 |
Companies founded across countries in the Blockchain Technology sector
United States has 14,016 Blockchain Technology startups, the most by any country, followed by United Kingdom which has 5,164 startups and India which has 2,585.
- Total Number of Companies
Country | No. of companies |
|---|---|
United States | 14,016 |
United Kingdom | 5,164 |
India | 2,585 |
Singapore | 2,423 |
China | 1,924 |
Canada | 1,698 |
Switzerland | 1,313 |
Germany | 1,254 |
United Arab Emirates | 1,173 |
Australia | 1,093 |
Stage-wise distribution of the Blockchain Technology sector
Out of the total 61,979 Blockchain Technology companies, 14,007 have secured funding. Among them, 2,824 have reached Series A or higher, and 1,652 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 61,979
Funded - 14,007
Series A+ - 2,824
Series B+ - 1,652
Series C+ - 1,290
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 61,979 |
Funded | 14,007 |
Series A+ | 2,824 |
Series B+ | 1,652 |
Series C+ | 1,290 |
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- 62K+ Total Companies
- $141B+ Total Funding
- 14K+ Funded Companies
- 250+ IPOs
- 855+ Acquisitions
- 130+ Reports
Funding Trends in the Blockchain Technology sector
Total funding year-on-year in the Blockchain Technology sector
The Blockchain Technology sector saw a total funding of more than $137B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $35.2B. There has been a total funding of $5.92B in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $5.92B |
2025 | $16.8B |
2024 | $12.1B |
2023 | $10.1B |
2022 | $30.1B |
2021 | $35.2B |
2020 | $3.83B |
2019 | $4.86B |
2018 | $12.6B |
2017 | $5.47B |
Total funding across countries in the Blockchain Technology sector
In the last 10 years, Blockchain Technology startups in United States have recieved the highest funding among all countries - $62B. China follows with $11.6B and United Kingdom with $9.07B.
- Total Funding
Country | Total Funding |
|---|---|
United States | $62B |
China | $11.6B |
United Kingdom | $9.07B |
Singapore | $7.53B |
Canada | $6.55B |
Switzerland | $4.72B |
United Arab Emirates | $3.39B |
France | $2.96B |
Germany | $2.9B |
India | $1.34B |
Total funding amount raised by stage in the Blockchain Technology sector
Over the last 10 years, the Blockchain Technology sector have seen $14.3B into Seed Stage funding rounds, $49.1B into Early Stage funding rounds and $37B go into Late Stage funding rounds.
Funding Stage | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Early Stage | $49.1B |
Late Stage | $37B |
ICO | $19.2B |
Seed Stage | $14.3B |
Post IPO | $11.2B |
Debt | $3.59B |
Grant | $286M |
PE | $15.4M |
Other-Equity | $670K |
Recent Funding Rounds in Blockchain Technology
In the year 2026, till August 2026, Blockchain Technology companies have raised $5.15B in equity funding across 304 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till August 2025), Blockchain Technology companies had raised $7.13B across 440 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 27.84% drop in funding in Blockchain Technology companies as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Blockchain Technology:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 7251 | Aug 05, 2026 | ||
Series B | 7325 | Aug 05, 2026 | ||
Series D | 7635 | Aug 04, 2026 | ||
Seed | 8274 | Aug 03, 2026 | and 4 more | |
Seed | 5138 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Top Investors in Blockchain Technology
Animoca Brands is the top investor in Blockchain Technology companies based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Blockchain Technology:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Hong Kong (China) | ||
San Francisco (United States) | ||
Shanghai (China) | ||
San Francisco (United States) | ||
London (United Kingdom) |
M&A activity in Blockchain Technology
In the year 2026, till August 2026, 63 acquisitions happened in Blockchain Technology sector. Last year, in 2025, a total of 129 acquisitions happened in Blockchain Technology sector.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Blockchain Technology:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Aug 06, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 04, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 23, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 21, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 17, 2026 |
Acquisition trends in Blockchain Technology
Here are the acquisition trends in Blockchain Technology:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 63 |
2025 | 129 |
2024 | 117 |
2023 | 88 |
2022 | 142 |
2021 | 106 |
2020 | 51 |
2019 | 55 |
2018 | 63 |
2017 | 18 |
IPOs in Blockchain Technology
In the year 2026, till January 2026, 1 IPO happened in Blockchain Technology sector.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Blockchain Technology:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Jan 22, 2026 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) | |
Dec 17, 2025 | Hong Kong Exchanges (HKG) | |
Dec 10, 2025 | Toronto Stock Exchange - Venture Exchange (TSX-V) | |
Oct 16, 2025 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Oct 07, 2025 | Brazilian Stock Exchange (BVMF) |
Colleges which produce the most Blockchain Technology companies
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Blockchain Technology sector
Most number of Blockchain Technology startups have been founded by alumni from Stanford University, Harvard University and University of California (Berkeley).
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Stanford University | 174 |
Harvard University | 128 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 115 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 111 |
Columbia University | 89 |
National University of Singapore (NUS) | 89 |
University of Pennsylvania | 89 |
University of Cambridge | 81 |
Harvard Business School | 69 |
University of Oxford | 68 |
Total funding in companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the the Blockchain Technology sector
In the last 10 years, Stanford University graduates' Blockchain Technology companies have raised the most funding among top colleges. Massachusetts Institute of Technology alumni are second, and Harvard University alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Stanford University | $5.29B |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $4.14B |
Harvard University | $4.01B |
University of Oxford | $2.74B |
Harvard Business School | $2.57B |
Duke University | $2.46B |
University of California (Berkeley) | $2.46B |
Imperial College London | $1.85B |
University of Pennsylvania | $1.78B |
Cornell University | $1.75B |
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